Boeing and Avolon finalize record 140‑jet 737‑10 order
Aircraft lessor Avolon placed a purchase for 140 Boeing 737‑10 jets, the largest single‑aisle order ever by a lessor, raising its 737 MAX backlog to more than 240 aircraft. The deal follows the FAA certification of the 737‑10 in October 2026. CEOs Andy Cronin of Avolon and Brad McMullen of Boeing highlighted the aircraft’s economics, capacity and sustainability benefits.
Why it matters
The order adds a sizable boost to Boeing’s order backlog and underscores demand for the newly certified 737‑10, strengthening Boeing’s position against Airbus in the high‑capacity single‑aisle market. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed, so investors should watch future revenue and delivery updates.
Key facts
- 1Avolon ordered 140 Boeing 737‑10 airplanes, a record 737 MAX order by a lessor. prnewswire.com
- 2The purchase raises Avolon’s 737 MAX backlog to more than 240 aircraft. prnewswire.com
- 3The FAA certified the 737‑10 on October 20, 2026. fl360aero.com
- 4Lessors have placed firm orders for more than 230 737‑10 aircraft in 2026. prnewswire.com
- 5The 737‑10 can seat up to 230 passengers and has a range of about 3,100 nautical miles. prnewswire.com
- 6Boeing did not disclose the financial terms of the deal. tradingview.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 9 of 9 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.